About
Experienced in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering with a focus on 3D Bioprinting. Developed clinically applicable bio-ink during Ph.D. Skilled in the development of 3D bioprinters and motor control for manufacturing. Actively involved in 3D bioprinting research including high throughput screening of patients-derived cancer organoids, printing of human pancreatic islets for type 1 diabetes, volumetric soft tissue reconstruction, and muscle-tendon interface.
Education
Mar. 2017 - Feb. 2023
Combined MSc and Ph.D. program, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, KR
Biomedical Engineering
Thesis : Development of tissue-derived bio-ink with clinical relevance for regenerative medicine
Mar. 2013 - Feb. 2017
BSc, UNIST
Biology
Mechanical engineering
Thesis: Decellularized extracellular matrix based bio-ink having an enhanced 3D printability
Fellowship
Mar. 2023 - Feb.2026
Research fellow, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), NC, USA
Mar. 2022 - Feb. 2023
Visiting researcher, WFIRM
Leadership
Feb.2026 - Current
Cell Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Society (CTRMS)
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Young Investigator Committee (YIC), Committee Member: supporting early-career community building, scientific programming, and professional development initiatives.
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Enabling Technologies Working Group, Member: contributing to discussions on enabling technologies for translational regenerative medicine.
Awards and
Research Scholarships
2025
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2025 International Society for Cells & Gene Therapy, Best Abstract of US East Cost
2024
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Surgical Science 32th research day Wake Forest school of Medicine, Fellow Basic Science Gold
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North Carolina Diabetes Research Center Annual Symposium, Outstanding Posters
2023
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Surgical Science 31th research day Wake Forest school of Medicine. Fellow Basic Science Bronze
2022
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Biomedical Global Talent Nurturing Program, Ministry of Health and Welfare, South Korea
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Academic Research scholarship, Asan Foundation, South Korea
2020
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Korean Medical 3D Printing Society, Best oral presentation
2018
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Korean Society for Precision Engineering, Best oral presentation
2017
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Korean Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society, Excellent oral presentation
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UNIST graduate scholarship (full) from UNIST
2013
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2013 Ulju-gun county office award, Ulsan, South Korea, Excellence volunteer
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UNIST undergraduate scholarship (full) from UNIST
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Academic Performance Scholarship from Korean student aid foundation, South Korea